Swinging in Style

For his second birthday Ryan received a swing set. It is a great addition to the backyard and lots of fun. Thanks to Uncle Peter for the assembly help!

The long shot


Close up of the action.


At the top...


The fun begins!


Success!

21 months old

Ryan is getting to be an old man. He is now 21 months old! He is a great climber and I fully expect him to be hanging from a ceiling fan sometime soon.

So it has been a while...

I have to admit it...I'm not a faithful blogger.

I have a good reason. His name is Ryan, and he is now 21 months old!

Ryan has kept us very busy over the past few months, and the holidays added to the excitement. For Christmas, Ryan gave me the wonderful gift of the stomach flu. That kid knows how to give the gift that kept on giving, at least throughout vacation week.

Below is a recap of the holidays. Enjoy!


Early November. What a face!


Thanksgiving 2009 at Aunt Clara's


Discovering the measuring tape...hours of fun.


Hanukkah begins.


I love my new slide.


Christmas eve...ready for a night on the town with Mom (Dad had to work)


The official holiday 09 portrait...after three photo shoots it became the official new year portrait.


Beverage break Christmas morning.


Hmmm...I think I like this...


Don't mess with the po-po.


Enjoying a January snowstorm.

Halloween 2009

Ryan was a little Frankenstein for Halloween. He visited Aunt Clara's and one neighbor...and he was pooped from all the excitement.









With Griffin and Gracie


Pooped at the end of the night!

First Haircut

Ryan's hair started to take on some crazy shapes, and we knew it was time for a cut. Ryan went to Adam's barber, Betsey, for his first cut. Adam was first, then Ryan.


Getting ready


The first cut


A little off the top


Don't forget the back


All done and it feels good!

September Comes but Once a Year

Ryan enjoyed the last warm days of summer tooling around the neighborhood and celebrating the holidays with his aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins.


Labor Day weekend, with friends


Look at that face!


Bath time


Rosh Hashanah with Mom and Dad


Pasta face!

Hot fun in the Summertime

July and August were a whirlwind. The heat finally kicked in, and Ryan managed to go from the Cape to New Hampshire and everywhere in between.


Celebrating Griffin's 5th birthday


July 4 weekend on the Cape


Grace's christening


Rainy day fun


Hitting the swings in Lexington


Celebrating Adam's birthday



Cooling off in the backyard pool




In Newport, at Adam's brother's wedding